School Counselor (Guidance Counselor)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

School Profile

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.

The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at

 

Position Summary

The SEED School of Maryland seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, provide preventive support services, and respond to identified student needs. The counselor plays a key role in helping students achieve academic goals, develop personal and social skills, and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.

This position reports to the Director of Student Support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The School Counselor will:

• Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students' academic, personal, social, and career development
• Assist students in developing academic and career plans and setting educational goals
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to support student success
• Monitor student academic performance, attendance, and behavior and recommend appropriate interventions
• Provide crisis response, referrals, and follow-up support services as needed
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom guidance and prevention programs
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and counseling data
• Analyze student data to identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness
• Support school-wide initiatives that promote student well-being and achievement
• Adhere to all professional, ethical, legal, and school counseling standards

Requirements:

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in School Counseling or related field preferred
• Maryland School Counselor certification or eligibility for certification
• Experience providing counseling services to school-aged students
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and community partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems
• Experience working in urban, diverse, or underserved communities preferred

Schedule

This is a full-time position based on the school's operational needs. Some evening hours may be required for family meetings, school events, and student support activities. Evening School Counselor positions may require a schedule of 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.